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RIBA Stages of Work: A Comprehensive Overview of the 8 Steps

Published Jul '24 • Last updated Oct '25 • 12 min read →
Areas of outstanding natural beauty
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Planning in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty

Published Jul '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Banking on your neighbours’ extension can be a bad idea
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Don’t bank on your neighbours’ build

Published Jun '23 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
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A quick guide to the rules and regulations around listed buildings

Published May '23 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A loft conversion
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What are the building regulations for loft conversions in the UK?

Published May '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 8 min read →
A picture of a rear extension on a Victorian terrace house
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House extension drawings: types of designs and house extension plans you need

Published Feb '22 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
A tree sitting on a plot of land.
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A guide to arboricultural services and why you need them

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Two badgers wandering in the woods.
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What is an ecological survey?

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A lightbulb on a bright blue and yellow background.
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What is an electrical report and do you need one?

Published Sep '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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What kind of survey do I need for my house extension?

Published Apr '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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5 pitfalls to avoid when building your own home

Published Feb '21 • Last updated Oct '25 • 6 min read →
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Structural engineer drawings vs building regulations packages

Published Jul '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Building regulations: what happens next?

Published Jun '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
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Top 10 things to consider when building your own home

Published Apr '20 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
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A guide to 'proceeding at risk'

Published Nov '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Do I need an architect to renovate my home?

Published Oct '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Two doors next to each other on a terraced street.
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Do you need a party wall surveyor?

Published Oct '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Beware the party wall ambulance chaser!

Published Aug '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
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Why you need an architect during building regulations

Published Aug '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A calendar of events
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5 things you need to know about house extension and timings

Published Jul '19 • Last updated Feb '26 • 3 min read →
Image: Small bronze and white bathroom. Article: Building regulations for downstairs WC
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What are the building regulations for a downstairs toilet in the UK?

Published Jul '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 7 min read →
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Do I need an architect or structural engineer?

Published Jul '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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The benefits of a free Resi consultation

Published Jun '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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Do you need an architect for a house extension?

Published May '19 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
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Approved inspectors vs Local authority building control

Published Feb '19 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Architect and plans
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What is a structural engineer and why do you need one?

Published Dec '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
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Drains, CCTV surveys, and build over agreements

Published Dec '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
Neighbours
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What to do in the event of a party wall dispute

Published Nov '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A rear extension was undertaken by two neighbours working on the project together.
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Frequently asked questions: building and party walls

Published Oct '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
The stairway leads from a bedroom with a sliding door, up to a loft extension. This image is featured on Resi's blog: Staircase Building Regulations in the UK | Complete Guide
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Staircase Building Regulations in the UK | Complete Guide

Published Sep '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
Outbuilding
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What's the deal with building regulations and outbuildings?

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Questions
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5 more questions to ask your architect

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 5 min read →
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What are the rules around building regulations and electrical work?

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Chimneys
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How building regulations affect removing your chimney

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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Is a local architect always best?

Published Aug '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A Resi team member on hand to help.
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Do I need an architect?

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
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Using an architect to sell your house

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A Resi team member on hand to help.
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5 benefits of using an architect

Published Jul '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
The drawings of a floor plan for a residential extension.
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What are building regulations and do you need them?

Published Jun '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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How long does a house extension take?

Published May '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
An exposed brick wall
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What is a party wall agreement?

Published May '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 4 min read →
A 'slow down' sign on a road, warning of danger ahead. Photo by Frans Van Heerden from Pexels
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5 pitfalls to avoid when extending your house

Published Mar '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
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What types of floor plans should I commission?

Published Feb '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 2 min read →
Submitting a planning application shouldn't be a vocabulary test. Resi is here to demystify some of the most common terms you'll see while planning your extension or conversion.
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How well do you understand architectural jargon?

Published Feb '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
A loft conversion with stairs and open plan.
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How to do a loft conversion

Published Feb '18 • Last updated Oct '25 • 3 min read →
Ask your architect
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5 key questions to ask your house extension architect

Published Feb '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 4 min read →
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How to get freeholder consent for a house extension

Published Feb '18 • Last updated Feb '26 • 3 min read →

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